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US Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the International Criminal Court, days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to dismantle the tribunal. The move marks the first congressional pushback against the Trump administration's pressure on the ICC, which has investigated both US and Israeli personnel.
Russian officials have accused the European Union of becoming a distributor of military orders for Ukraine, while downplaying planned Coalition of the Willing exercises in Poland as symbolic. The statements come amid heightened tensions over Western support for Ukraine.
The US Senate has no deadline for considering a bill that would impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. President Trump has signaled openness to signing it, despite not fully endorsing all provisions. The bill, originally proposing 500% tariffs, has been revised to 100% for the five largest buyers.
Russia has expressed serious concern over South Korea's deepening military cooperation with NATO, calling it unacceptable for Seoul to become a de facto participant in the alliance's rearmament efforts. The statement follows a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and South Korean Ambassador Lee Seok Bae, while Seoul maintains that technological integration with NATO will not damage relations with Moscow.
Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was removed from his post after a public feud with the armed forces commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, over military reform. His dismissal triggered rare protests in several Ukrainian cities, with Fedorov accusing Syrsky of blocking modernisation efforts.
Turkey's Defense Ministry says work on the S-400 systems is ongoing but offers no specifics. Reports of a possible resale to a Persian Gulf country remain unconfirmed, while Moscow and Ankara maintain expert-level contacts.
Military expert Alexander Stepanov of RANEPA tells TASS that Ukraine will factually head a NATO proxy alliance for sharing drone combat experience, while Western countries create an illusion of NATO membership to push Kyiv against Russia.
Vadym Iermolaiev, the Ukrainian businessman injured in a Monaco bombing, has accused Ukraine's military intelligence agency of orchestrating the attack. The suspected bomber, Anastasia Berezovska, was found dead near Kyiv, and two men have been arrested in connection with her killing. The case has raised questions about the involvement of Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
Russian and Chinese officials and analysts have marked the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, emphasizing shared visions for a multipolar world and record trade growth. Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov highlighted that bilateral trade could soon reach $300 billion annually, with figures showing a 25.6% increase in the first half of 2026.
The CEO of Russia's National Payment Card System said Visa and Mastercard cards are effectively absent from the Russian market, offering no value due to lack of international functionality. Meanwhile, the Bank of Russia says it has set no deadline for their withdrawal, with their share now around 17%.
In May 2026, the EU paid the highest amount for Russian pipeline gas and LNG in nearly a year and a half, totaling 1.5 billion euros, according to Eurostat data. France, Spain, and Belgium were among the largest buyers, while overall purchases in the first five months fell by 10%.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Guinea-Bissau's Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau in Moscow, where he reaffirmed Russia's support for normalizing relations between ECOWAS and several West African nations, including Guinea-Bissau. Lavrov also highlighted the historical bonds between the two countries and expressed readiness to boost cooperation in a multipolar world.
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, beginning a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free. The outbreak infected 20 people and killed two. Meanwhile, the DRC continues to battle a larger, evolving outbreak, and Uganda is lobbying for the lifting of travel restrictions.
Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, has accused European nations of banking on Russia's military defeat and of preparing for armed conflict, warning that Moscow would respond if NATO and the EU choose war. His remarks, reported by TASS, also criticized Europe's stance on Ukrainian conscripts and its reaction to attacks on Russian territory.
Ukraine's parliament has approved Serhii Koretskyi, head of state energy company Naftogaz, as the new prime minister. The vote came amid protests over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and as the government prepares for another wartime winter.
China has temporarily suspended helium exports, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply amid a tightening global market. The Ministry of Commerce says future export controls will be adjusted based on supply and demand, while analysts note China's heavy reliance on imported helium.
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular moderniser credited with drone innovation and anti-corruption reforms. Demonstrators demanded his reinstatement, while a deputy air force commander resigned in protest and the Kremlin said it was monitoring the reshuffle.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has ordered refinements to hardware and software systems for more accurate assessment of UAV crews' performance, following inspections of Battlegroup Center. The ministry also announced the creation of analytical groups in unmanned systems units and progress on digital transformation initiatives.
Russian agricultural exports grew by 26% in value year-on-year in the first half of 2026, surpassing $20 billion. Exports to China rose sharply, with significant increases in pork, oats, and other key commodities.
Russia aims to boost tourist arrivals from China to 5.5 million by 2030, with the Far East expected to attract 1.8 million visitors, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also highlighted double-digit growth in mutual tourism, supported by a visa-free regime that will be extended until 2027.